and mountains and seriously feel transported to another country. Linden Vineyards is my favorite, along with nearby Oasis and Rappahannock Cellars (which is across the border in Rappahannock County). Also close by for overnight...

of Aussie wineries and a few other interesting international wine makers (Bulgaria comes to mind). I was much happier with this year’s event and plan to return next year. If you do go, try to find Hainle Vineyards to sample...

We’re spending three days in Black Mountain, NC this weekend. Anybody have any recommendations for the area?

. But there must be a “downtown” area with Japanese restaurants. Mountain cuisine consists of lots root vegetables and mushrooms, tsukemono (pickles), and ni-mono (stewed items). You’ll probably find nice...

there is also a vineyard right near monticello (jefferson i believe) that is nice and a fun part of a trip to charlottesville – where there are great places to eat. we just went south of charlottesville (afton mountain area)...

Staying at a B&B in Cornwall NY this weekend, not far from west point and Newburgh. Heading up tonight. Looking for suggestions on restaurants, vineyards to visit, etc. Any other info appreciated, tours etc. thx! Nick

I’d like to organize a vineyard tour with a couple friends, but the vineyards I’ve tried in Virginia have been hit or miss. Have you had any delicious wine from Virginia (or Maryland)? Is there a vineyard you would...

Make an appointment at Mount Eden, the oldest (by far) and best (by far) winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains. (See "Vineyards in the Sky" for background info).

of the wine name; in the latter case, the word "Mountain" meant the grapes came from vineyards NOT on the valley floor, but higher in elevation. There is no doubt than "mountain" vineyards produce distinctively different grapes,...

. If there are any small sparkling wine producers worth visiting, I’d like to center our touring around those vineyards and then add other good ones in the area. Obviously there are a lot of very good large producers out there...

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Will I feel that special thing that all those wine people seem to feel out in those vineyards?

A hotel room done up in wine country décor is no substitute for the real thing.

I mistakenly thought it was bad wine. I was wrong.